Work work work!! haish

It’s still unbelievable. I got a fuckin job and till today I still can’t believe it. It was like a fuckin dream come fuckin true.. [I’m gonna shout man]. But it is still under consideration, the story goes like this.

11.58am; 22 May 2006 – 2 missed call

12.01pm; 22 May 2006 – 1 message received and it says you have one unheard message

12.05pm; 22 may 2006 – 1 missed call

Eventually I was asleep that time and when I woke up, I called the voice mail that is '121' by default and it says something like this, “Hi Arien, my name is Sherlyn form Viztel, you came for the interview last month right, please return my call at 03-2xxxxxxx [kept for private reasons]. So after completing my revision on the subject called KM [konek masin], I had a quick bath with the 4 of us [me,pa,c,mmq]. In the toilet, the session was so noisy as everyone was so fucked up and was questioning and creating useful strategies to memorize the notes given. Things such as Ui, ACi Ke TaMPaL[for 7 layers of KM], CuCOR Dewan Makan[for KM Life Cycle], CIOM [for factors effecting the lifecycle, POT, DOGU, and lost more. It was hilarious.

2.20pm; 22 May 2006 – called Viztel at the number given and spoke to Sherlyn

Arien - Hye, my name is Arien and I’d like to speak to Sherlyn please.

Sherlyn - Helo Arien, Sherlyn speaking.. bla2.. remember the interview bla2.. we would to say that we accepted your application and we will offer you a job as a Software Engineer. Can you come and pick up the offer letter?

Arien - Thanks. Hmm, I’m currently on my way to the exam hall for my exam, can I call u back later to confirm

Sherlyn - Sure.

In the exam hall, I was like damn; I managed to get a job. It’s amazing. So I started dreaming a lot, and did not focus on the exam actually, haha.

The question right now is, whether to accept the job in Viztel or to work in Camtech[my internship company]. I have considered many aspects and I still cannot make the final decision. Here is the thing..

Working in Viztel means that I will work in Petronas Tower Two. It will be a bit stylish and super workerzz but also means more money to spend everyday. Consider having lunch+dinner for 15bucks per day and also 3-5bucks for parking expenses. Meanwhile working in Camtech, I can have my lunch for a mere 3quids and also free parking available. In a simple kindergarten calculation, food and parking for Viztel will make my pocket suffer by spending around RM600 per month on food. And I will only be spending like 150 per month in Serdang. But, Huda lives in Bangi so double figures for lunch and dinner. So it will be about 400 per month. So, 200 bucks saved but I will be working with a boring place lah for sure – no chicks to watch, not so voguish etc.

The second factor is the environment. I have been a damn lazy fella in Camtech for the 8 month internship and still feel quite embarrassed when I meet my SV [as she gave me an A]. But each and every one of the employee is very friendly and understanding. How can I find a better employer that allows their employees to come at 11am everyday and have a 3-hour lunch break daily? The best part is the CEO is my dad’s best friend. Anyway he has a company in OZ and when I was doing my internship, he told me that if I work there, I will have a chance to work in OZ as well, damn it! Back to Viztel, it seemed that a Chinese based company will mean one thing – DISCIPLINE and DISCIPLINE! So, that is the other consideration I have to make. Tough but it is a choice of life and death.

The third consideration is travel expenses. Going to KLCC from Klang via Federal Highway is like driving to Kelantan using the old convetional road[no highways]. It will take around 2 flat hours during the peak hours, meaning 645am-8am and 445pm-8pm. Hell no! So, as an alternative, using NKVE is going to be the only choice [it’s about 1hour++ to KL]. The total fuel and toll = RM500+200, that is approximately RM700. Camtech is also quite far, it is about 50kms from Klang except it has no traffic jams along the way[using the LDP route]. The expenses for fuel and toll are merely the same. But, Camtech will be transferring to Damansara around next year, so cost of living will be huge too. It will be the same as in KLCC.

Back to the cost of living:

Viztel = RM1300 [fuel, toll, flood, parking; cigs + leisure not yet included]

Camtech Serdang = RM1100 [fuel, toll, food for two; cigs + leisure not yet included]

Camtech Dsara = RM 1300 [ quite the same as in KL]

The last factor is the salary that will be offered. Viztel will provide a small monthly salary around 1900-2200 bucks. And the problem is, I have not yet contacted Camtech but I asked my dad to do so, hahaha. If Camtech can provide around 2200-2400 then it will be worthwhile but if it is lower, then its Viztel for sure as I will gain much experience from a different company. By the way, Camtech is a super hard core java enterprise based, it will be damn hard!

If I am going to work in Damansara, Serdang or KL, I will definitely not going to reproduce the greatness moments of driving 2 hours a day like I did during the internship period. I will definitely find a small cozy apartment somewhere. The problem is, where??!! Ok, the first option is to stay at my parents’ new condo in Mutiara Damansara. Free, of course, near to all the important places, super luxurious but still no freedom! Moreover the condo will be completed somewhere in July and is not furnished yet It will be such a hassle and boring life there. So out of story!

So I think I want to find a small 2-room apartment in KL, not in the middle of KL for sure as it will cost me around RM1000++ per month. Somewhere a bit outskirt but still nearby to KL, like UK, Melawati, Setiawangsa and so on. It must be nice and warm, nevermind if it is not furnished, have good view and is very easy to find. I think something around RM700-RM999 will be considerate. So, anyone of you knows any apartment like this do contact me please. I do not want terrace houses or ugly flats like Nazya’s, Mimi’s, Shiham’s, Jub’s, Mundoq’s, no hard feelings dude. I have complaint about this a long time ago. Something like Epoi’s would be preferable as I plan to stay there for quite some time. The other plan is to build a campsite outside 11A, as Giggsy said he would join me them so that I will be not lonely. Thanx to C, and Pa as well for the offer. haha.

So, basically the apartment I am searching for is:

1) Somewhere around KL or near to KL
2) Cozy, warm, nice and well built
3) Around 700-1000 per month
4) Easy to find and have a good view
5) The neighbours of the apartment are "good neighbours" - do not give a damn what u are doing
6) No need to be furnished

Why I decided to find a place to rent rather than driving? It came close to three important factors. Number uno, I hate driving in traffic jams [I’m driving a manual gear transmission vehicle with a non-ergonomic clutch]. Secondly, I hate driving long hours in the morning and also in the evening while feeling tired and sleepy. Final factor is that the cost of transportation from Klang is about 600-700 bucks, better find a place to stay and save more energy for the following morning to increase productivity and work ethics, N1.

It will be a burden to work in KL or Damansara for sure as if I get paid RM2000 monthly, it will still be a burden, maybe a 4k salary would help. As u see, my car that is now paid by my dad using dirhams, is around 700bucks per month. If I decide to rent a place it would cost around 900-1000 bucks and food and entertainment will cost around 700 to 1000 every month. That’s about 3k overall. Damn it! So, still I have to seek financial aid from my FAMA scholarship. Sorry mum, sorry dad. Sorry because I did not study hard enough to secure a well paid job like big sis. Huhu. At least I managed to get a job rite? Anyway, I think I need to pay only for the car and not for the apartment rent. It will still be such a hassle because from the 2000 bucks, around 300 will be cut off for EPF, taxes and such. I also need to save 200/month to be put in my ASB [that is currently very low due to extreme expenditure]. So, 500 bucks gone. Salary left = RM1500. 700 will go to the car and 600 on food and cigs. And finally, only 200 will be left for leisure and entertainment.

There is a final conclusion, work sucks!! Student life rules!! [Because u get free money from Petronas every month].

PS - hope I will get a job with Petronas..damn!! And please do not forget if you know or know anyone that wants to rent that type of apartment, or you know some place that is near to my description, please do contact me k?Thanx a lot